Mumbai, March 17: The countdown to IPL 2026 has officially begun. The first match of the league is set for March 28. Star batsman and former captain Rohit Sharma has joined the Mumbai Indians squad as of Tuesday. The team announced this exciting news through a video on the social media platform X. In their post, MI revealed that the “Hitman” is back with the team ahead of the new season!
On Monday, Mumbai Indians released another video stating that the “King of Mumbai” has returned. Rohit Sharma has been a key player for the Mumbai Indians for many years. Under his captaincy, the team has clinched the IPL championship title five times. Rohit’s extensive experience in the IPL is a significant asset for MI. The franchise has retained him for IPL 2026 at a whopping ₹16.30 crores.
Looking at Rohit Sharma’s IPL career, he has played 272 matches so far. During this time, he has scored 47 half-centuries and two centuries, boasting an average of 29.73. His highest score in the IPL is an unbeaten 109 runs, and he has hit a remarkable 302 sixes in the league.
Preparations for IPL 2026 are in full swing for the Mumbai Indians. Alongside Rohit, players like Shardul Thakur, Mayank Markande, Allah Gajanfir, Naman Dheer, Raja Angad Bawa, Robin Minz, Raghu Sharma, Mayank Rawat, Danish Malewar, Mohammad Izhar, and Ashwani Kumar have begun their training. Fans can expect to see Rohit Sharma practicing with the team as they gear up for their first match against the Kolkata Knight Riders on April 29. The Mumbai Indians are focused on winning their opening game.
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